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===Online Resources=== | |||
===Online | * [https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/Visa-Reciprocity-and-Civil-Documents-by-Country/Qatar.html U.S. State Department Reciprocity and Civil Documents] - (Qatar) Contains information about record-keeping practices in Qatar and offices to contact | ||
*[https://www.findmypast.com/search/results?datasetname=british+armed+forces+and+overseas+births+and+baptisms&sid=103&country=qatar British Armed Forces and Overseas Births and Baptisms, Qatar] at Findmypast - index & images ($) | *[https://www.findmypast.com/search/results?datasetname=british+armed+forces+and+overseas+births+and+baptisms&sid=103&country=qatar British Armed Forces and Overseas Births and Baptisms, Qatar] at Findmypast - index & images ($) | ||
*[http://search.findmypast.com/results/world-records/british-armed-forces-and-overseas-banns-and-marriages?country=qatar British Armed Forces and Overseas Banns and Marriages, Qatar] at Findmypast - index & images ($) | *[http://search.findmypast.com/results/world-records/british-armed-forces-and-overseas-banns-and-marriages?country=qatar British Armed Forces and Overseas Banns and Marriages, Qatar] at Findmypast - index & images ($) | ||
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For information about the Qatari embassies around the world, click [https://www.embassypages.com/qatar Qatari Embassies and Consulates] or [https://www.mofa.gov.qa/en#The-World Embassies of Qatar]. <br> | For information about the Qatari embassies around the world, click [https://www.embassypages.com/qatar Qatari Embassies and Consulates] or [https://www.mofa.gov.qa/en#The-World Embassies of Qatar]. <br> | ||
== | ==Background== | ||
From 1783–1868, the area of Qatar was ruled by the Bahraini and Saudi.<br> | From 1783–1868, the area of Qatar was ruled by the Bahraini and Saudi.<br> | ||
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In 1971, Qatar gained its independence from Britain.<ref>Wikipedia contributors, [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Qatar Qatar], (accessed 23 December 2022)</ref> | In 1971, Qatar gained its independence from Britain.<ref>Wikipedia contributors, [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Qatar Qatar], (accessed 23 December 2022)</ref> | ||
==Coverage and Compliance== | ===Coverage and Compliance=== | ||
In Qatar, the earliest marriage age for girls is 16. For boys, the age is 18.<ref>Pew Research Center, [https://assets.pewresearch.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2016/09/FT_Marriage_Age_Appendix_2016_09_08.pdf Marriage Laws around the World], (accessed 23 December 2022).</ref> | In Qatar, the earliest marriage age for girls is 16. For boys, the age is 18.<ref>Pew Research Center, [https://assets.pewresearch.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2016/09/FT_Marriage_Age_Appendix_2016_09_08.pdf Marriage Laws around the World], (accessed 23 December 2022).</ref> | ||
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*Date of marriage | *Date of marriage | ||
*Religion of bride and groom | *Religion of bride and groom | ||
==Strategy== | |||
== References == | == References == | ||
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In other languages: العربيةResources
Online Resources
- U.S. State Department Reciprocity and Civil Documents - (Qatar) Contains information about record-keeping practices in Qatar and offices to contact
- British Armed Forces and Overseas Births and Baptisms, Qatar at Findmypast - index & images ($)
- British Armed Forces and Overseas Banns and Marriages, Qatar at Findmypast - index & images ($)
- British Armed Forces and Overseas Deaths and Burials, Qatar at Findmypast - index & images ($)
Offices to Contact
Qatar Ministry of Public Health
P.O.box : 42
Al Rumaila, Doha, Qatar
Telephone: +974 4407 0000
Governmental Health Communication Center, to send a message
To request a record from outside Qatar:
Visit the nearest Qatari embassy to make an application for a certificate. The embassy will help process your request.
For information about the Qatari embassies around the world, click Qatari Embassies and Consulates or Embassies of Qatar.
Background
From 1783–1868, the area of Qatar was ruled by the Bahraini and Saudi.
From 1871–1915, the Ottomans ruled the area.
From 1916–1971, Qatar was a British protectorate.
In 1971, Qatar gained its independence from Britain.[1]
Coverage and Compliance
In Qatar, the earliest marriage age for girls is 16. For boys, the age is 18.[2]
Information Recorded in the Records
Birth Records
- Name of baby
- Date of birth
- Place of birth
- Gender
- Information about parents
- Name
- Nationality
- Date of birth
- Age
- Religion
- Occupation
- Date of marriage
- Information about the informant
- Name
- Relation to baby
- Nationality
- Date of birth
- Age
- Religion
- Occupation
Marriage Records
- Names of bride and groom
- Date of marriage
- Religion of bride and groom
Strategy
References
- ↑ Wikipedia contributors, Qatar, (accessed 23 December 2022)
- ↑ Pew Research Center, Marriage Laws around the World, (accessed 23 December 2022).